Looking for the perfect piano performance to elevate your next event in Phoenix, Arizona? From elegant wedding ceremonies to lively dueling piano shows, the city is home to a diverse group of pianists whose artistry and professionalism make every occasion unforgettable. Whether you want soulful classical music, jazzy cocktail tunes, or high-energy entertainment, these Phoenix-based pianists are sure to impress.
Here are Nine of the most talented pianists you can book in Phoenix today:
Cathal Breslin
Cathal Breslin has been praised worldwide as one of the most exciting pianists of his generation with critical acclaim such as “superb intensity and passion” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), “energized and energizing” (Belfast Telegraph), “a deep connection to the music” (Tampa Oracle), and “noble poetry” (The Independent, London). Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, an international career has taken him to concert halls throughout Europe, North and South America, and Asia, including halls such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Wigmore Hall in London, Kumho Hall in Seoul, and the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing.
William Joseph
William Joseph is one of the most electrifying pianists, composers and producers of our time. His rare virtuosity and passion left music icon David Foster mesmerized when he first heard him play. That chance encounter with Foster in Arizona sent Joseph’s career skyrocketing.
Foster’s interest and professional collaboration with Joseph also ushered in special opportunities to share the stage with world-class artists John Mayer, Beyoncé, John Legend, Michael Bublé, Steven Tyler, Alicia Keys, CeeLo Green, Carly Rae Jepsen, Andrea Bocelli, Mel Gibson, Sarah McLachlan, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Blake Shelton, Ray Romano, Brian McKnight, Seal, Robin Williams, Natalie Cole, and Barbra Streisand.
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Jack Heald
I was driving my mom nuts. She decided the best thing to do with an over-energized 5 year old boy was give him something challenging to learn: Piano Lessons!
I was talented but headstrong. I burned through, (or burned out?) three different piano teachers by the time I was eleven.
Teacher number 4 was Miss Boucher. She was unmarried and had no children of her own. To flaunt her power over her students, she always scheduled her annual student recitals on Mother’s Day.
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Theresa Coe
Theresa is a graduate of Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. She’s been a public music school teacher her whole adult life. Theresa has performed at Talking Stick regularly and at the Biltmore, amongst countless other venues, private and public.
Peggy Rostron
Peggy Rostron, DMA, is director of the Rostron Piano Studio in Phoenix, AZ. She has been active as a piano teacher and soloist/collaborative pianist for over 50 years. As a collaborative artist, she performed with orchestras, chamber music, vocal and instrumental soloists, opera, musicals, and choirs. She also played French horn over a span of 30 years, performing with orchestras, bands and chamber ensembles.
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Kimberly Knighton
Kimberly is no stranger to performing. She has been playing and singing for audiences for the past 20 years and has also recorded 3 albums of original music. In addition to a degree in music, she spent 3 years in Nashville pursuing the singer/songwriter dream, writing and singing with other artists to hone her craft. With over 150 songs in her repertoire, she has had hundreds of performances under her belt and loves to make each one special. Kimberly has done it all: restaurants, weddings, corporate events, wine parties, cocktail hour, you name it! She loves to take requests and play a variety of popular songs from pop/soul to rock to country to jazz standards. She would love sing for you!
Clay Whittington
Clay Whittington is a versatile conductor, tenor, organist, and pianist originally from Kinston, North Carolina. He currently serves as Director of Music Ministries at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Arizona, Artistic Director for the Tucson Summer Chorus, and performs regularly as a pianist and entertainer with The Gaslight Theatre. His active performance calendar has included engagements with the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach Resorts, The Gaslight Music Hall, Fairmont Hotels, and Carnival Cruise Line.
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Craig Dahn
Craig Steven Dahn is an American showman and concert pianist. Using his own compositions, Craig takes audiences on a musical journey through Classical, Dixieland, Jazz, and Boogie Woogie styles. Craig is the first to use High Definition Videos that create a live music visual experience for his performance.
Gregory Kyle Klug
Dr. Gregory Kyle Klug (last name with long u as in blue) is a contemporary classical composer and music educator with a doctorate in music from the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied composition with Robert Ehle and R. Evan Copley, and musicology with Jonathan Bellman. He taught music theory at Grand Canyon University and jazz history at South Mountain Community College for two years before accepting the position of middle and high school orchestra director at BASIS Ahwatukee in 2017, where he has since overseen a thriving strings program.
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Final Thoughts
From elegant cocktail music to high-energy dueling pianos, Phoenix’s pianists offer something for every kind of celebration. Whether you want classical refinement, jazz ambiance, or crowd-pleasing entertainment, these Nine talented performers bring the perfect soundtrack to your event.
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